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LANe200LA(英語 / English language education 200)
Study Abroad(Basic)Ⅰ
英語

Alan Nicholls

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Faculty/Graduate school ILAC Course
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Year 2021
Class code C0003
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Previous Class title
Term 春学期
Day/Period 土4/Sat.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
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Grade
Credit(s) 1
Notes (B組) ※定員制
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Optional/Compulsory 必修
Category (2018~)
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Outline and objectives

Instructors will teach this course using communicative English language pedagogy and classroom practices common in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at universities in English-speaking countries. So students are expected to advance all their language skills, however extra emphasis will be placed on reading and writing skills

Goal

Building on the English language skills acquired in the first and second-year required courses, students will work on developing the type of language skills they would normally have been acquired in the traditional study abroad context.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。国際文化学部:DP1

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

Various discourse themes related life and study in the English-speaking world will be explored in depth. Students will be expected to not only participate in classroom activities, but also find and analyze information from various forms of English media independently and complete weekly homework assignments. Special emphasis will be given to critical reading and communicative writing skills.

All assignments will be distributed, submitted and returned to students digitally via Google Classroom. Written assignments will be returned with detailed comments on how students can improve their writing skills.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Introduction

Register with CMS.
Grading / Attendance.
Textbook format.
Register with Text website.

2:Unit 1: Technology

Vocabulary of Technology.
Listening for comprehension.

3:Technology

BBC Article : Transport of the Future. Reading

4:Technology

Small group Presentation of BBC article.

5:Technology

Write a paragraph about how technology will change transportation.

6:Unit 5: Beliefs

Vocabulary of belief . Listening for comprehension.

7:Beliefs:

Discussion of different belief systems.

8:Beliefs:

Small group Presentation of a BBC Article about topical beliefs

9:Beliefs:

Further discussion of different belief systems.

10:Unit 7: The News

Discussion and vocabulary of different media

11:Unit 11: The Environment

Listening for comprehension. Reading and Speaking.

12:The Environment.

Climate change and how it will effect us

13:The Environment

Presentation of BBC article of a major environmental issue.

14:The Environment:

Discussion of environmental problems and solutions.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

本授業の準備学習・復習時間は、合わせて1時間を標準とします。/University guidelines suggest preparation and review should be around an hour a week for a one-credit course.

Students can prepare for this course by regularly reading News and Technology articles from an unbiased, online news service such as the BBC World News application (free), TED.com (free app) or AOL. Students will also need to read the Hosei University Writing Handbook.

Textbooks

The English Course "Discussion Book 2" Gary Ireland & Max Wollerton. Available from <theenglishcompany.jp> (search for DB2, the CD is optional but is not required)

References

To be sent as required.

Grading criteria

Homework Assignments: 40%
In class assignments (including presentation): 40%
Participation in pair and group activities: 20%.

In principle, no more than 3 absences will be allowed in order to gain a credit grade.

Changes following student comments

Does not apply.

Equipment student needs to prepare

A device (Laptop or Tablet) that supports word processor software. Smartphones are OK but are more difficult for students to use. Students will be required to know their Hosei Gmail account details. Students may use voice recognition software. Google Docs is the preferred format for submitting assignments.

Others

We will use Google “Classroom” to send, submit and record all assignments. Students will be required to join the subject using “Classroom” and will be required to change their profile on Gmail with a photograph of their name (in English) and their student number.
The Google classroom course code is: hoz6zvx